val'proate

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valproic acid (vælˈprəʊɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a synthetic crystalline compound, used as an anticonvulsive to treat seizure disorders. Formula C7H15COOH
 
[C20: from val(erian) + pro(pyl) + -ic]
 
val'proate
 
n

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Val'proate is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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